Indiana Code 9-30-6-18. Early trial request; delay in trial; reinstatement of driving privileges; rescission of ignition interlock device requirement
(1) After a request for an early trial is made by the person at the initial hearing on the charges, a trial or other disposition of the charges for which the person was arrested under IC 9-30-5 is not held within ninety (90) days after the date of the person’s initial hearing on the charges.
Terms Used In Indiana Code 9-30-6-18
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Rescission: The cancellation of budget authority previously provided by Congress. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 specifies that the President may propose to Congress that funds be rescinded. If both Houses have not approved a rescission proposal (by passing legislation) within 45 days of continuous session, any funds being withheld must be made available for obligation.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
- Verified: when applied to pleadings, means supported by oath or affirmation in writing. See Indiana Code 1-1-4-5
(b) A person who desires rescission of the ignition interlock device requirement or reinstatement of driving privileges under this section must file a verified petition in the court where the charges against the petitioner are pending. The petition must allege the following:
(1) The date of the petitioner’s arrest under IC 9-30-5.
(2) The date of the petitioner’s initial hearing on the charges filed against the petitioner under IC 9-30-5.
(3) The date set for trial or other disposition of the matter.
(4) A statement averring the following:
(A) That the petitioner requested an early trial of the matter at the petitioner’s initial hearing on the charges filed against the petitioner under IC 9-30-5.
(B) The trial or disposition date set by the court is at least ninety (90) days after the date of the petitioner’s initial hearing on the charges filed against the petitioner under IC 9-30-5.
(C) The delay in the trial or disposition is not due to the petitioner.
(c) Upon the filing of a petition under this section, the court shall immediately examine the record of the court to determine whether the allegations in the petition are true.
(d) If the court finds the allegations of a petition filed under this section are true, the court shall order rescission of the ignition interlock device requirement or reinstatement of the petitioner’s driving privileges under section 11 of this chapter. The reinstatement must not take effect until ninety (90) days after the date of the petitioner’s initial hearing.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-11-4-18.]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.76-2004, SEC.16; P.L.2-2005, SEC.41.